Spanish film Sisters premieres in Toronto
The Spanish film Sisters, directed by Ione Hernández, premiered in the Discovery section of the latest Toronto International Film Festival. This section typically showcases emerging talent and innovative storytelling in cinema.Film to screen at Seminci festival
The film is set to screen at the 71st edition of Seminci in Valladolid, where it is competing in the Official Section. Seminci is one of Spain’s most prestigious film festivals, known for its focus on both international and Spanish cinema.Hernández's background in film
It is Hernández's first fiction feature, following her work on several short films and the documentary 1% esquizofrenia (2007). She also served on the selection committee of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, another major event in the European film calendar.Plot and themes of Sisters
The film is based on real events and follows Chelo and Marta, two sisters whose lives change when a dark and unexpected incident shakes their relationship and brings ghosts from the past into the present. The story explores how far the sisters are willing to go to protect their children, even if it means severing ties with a vital part of their family.Cast and production details
Emma Suárez plays Chelo, the older sister, and Elena Anaya portrays Marta. The film addresses serious issues such as family relationships, moral and emotional boundaries, motherhood, sisterhood, and the complexities of family dynamics.Production and distribution
It is produced by Solita Films, Gariza Films, Elastica Films, and ISB Films. The Belgian outfit Be For Films is handling international sales, while Elastica Films will handle the film’s release in Spain on 27 November.
